Finished reading: There’s No Turning Back by Alba De Céspedes 📚
A lovely read. I felt curious and invested in each of the young women’s journeys to self, life, and each other. Even the interplay and inner thoughts of the sisters who run the Grimaldi, where the woman live while studying and preparing for exams and defenses of theses.
I loved looking at the background of each character, how they felt about where they came from, blending nostalgia, tradition, and a hope of something better than simply being transferred as property from their father to their husband. It is amazing that this was written in 1938 and depressing that it still resonates in today’s world.
As for the art, the prose flows smoothly. Both a compliment to the writing and to the fluid translation. Three cheers for Alba de Céspedes and another three for her translator, Ann Goldstein.
Highly recommend.
Watched: Penny Lane Is Dead 🍿 Wow! Second time watching, amazing.
Watched: Bride of Chucky 🍿 I needed this flick tonight. Perfect horror mixed with twisted humor.
Watched: Land of the Dead 🍿
Not quite up to the quality of the original trilogy but still a good watch.
Absolutely fab night with friends old & new tonight. It’s amazing how powerful simple acceptance can be. Doesn’t cost anyone anything but it was like I won all the lotteries all at once. 🩷
Every now and then I come across an article that just adds some joy. Pure geeky, scientific joy. With all that is going on in the world today, it’s nice to have a moment’s respite with something like this.
Leap seconds have helped keep clocks synchronized with Earth’s rotation, but their time may be over – here’s why. (from The Conversation)
Todays’s xkcd rocks! A little bit of old school mixed in with new stuff. Laughed out loud at WKRP.
Finished reading: Trash by Sylvia Aguilar-Zéleny 📚
A fantastic novel with three interesting stories that worked perfectly. The author nailed the landing. So beautiful and powerful.
Many thanks to Laurel for the recommendation!
Watched: Bad Things 🍿 Watched with my love. Wow. Loved the film but the cast made it even more perfect! Worth your time.